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Yum China increases share buyback to $510m for H2 2025
Yum China increases share buyback to $510m for H2 2025
This is a 42% increase from the $360m planned in H1.
Puma’s ads focus on athlete collaborations across sports
It focuses on themes like athletic achievement and team spirit.
Alo Yoga opens first store in the Philippines
This marks the brand’s expansion into Southeast Asia.
DFI Retail group sells 22.2% stake in Robinsons Retail Holdings
Proceeds will be used to support DFI’s capital allocation strategy.
7-Eleven Malaysia to acquire 30% stake in BLoyalty
It will buy 30% of BLoyalty for $211,465.
Retailers race to fix store experience in Vietnam
As Vietnam’s middle class grows, retailers are investing in offline store formats.
CJ Foods to build new mandu factory in Japan
Construction is expected to finish by July.
Rakuten Group to merge five subsidiaries to streamline operations
It will be effective from 1 January 2026.
Lazada announces $100m annual investment in affiliate programme
Affiliate marketing drives 20% of Southeast Asia’s online sales.
Record heat drives sales surge in Philippines' sari-sari stores
In Visayas and Mindanao alone, refreshment drink sales hit PHP 64 million.
India’s Myntra expands to Singapore with launch of 'Myntra Global'
Offers 35,000 styles from 100 Indian brands
OH!SOME opens first Singapore store
It will feature anime collectibles from popular titles.
Shakey’s Pizza plans to open 430 new stores in 2025
130 new international stores added since Q1 2024.
8 in 10 consumers now rely on AI search
60% of searches now end without any click.
Levi Strauss sells Dockers brand to Authentic Brands Group for up to $391m
The initial transaction is valued at $311m.
1 in 3 Australians now use AI for shopping
Gen Z and Millennials remain the top users of AI for purchases.
Video contents influence 62% of Singapore e-commerce purchases
Shopee and YouTube double down on creator-powered digital commerce.
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